'Grammar in Action' Units 11-17 revision (Year 7)

Correctly spell 'Desparouxe"

Correctly spell 'Antaginist"

Correctly spell 'Prataganist"

Correctly spell 'Remarcabel"

Correctly spell 'Mouse Consil'

What is a phrase?

• A group of words that does not make sense by itself and must be placed in a sentence to give it meaning.

• A group of words that make sense on their own and contains a subject and a verb.

• A punctuation mark used to end sentences.

• A type of capital letter used in proper nouns.

Answer explanation

A phrase is a group of words that does not convey a complete thought on its own and needs to be part of a larger sentence to provide meaning, making the first answer choice correct.

What is a main clause?

• A group of words that does not make sense by itself.

• A group of words containing a subject and a verb that makes sense on its own.

• A punctuation mark used to separate items in a list.

• A type of capital letter used in titles.

Answer explanation

A main clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb, and it expresses a complete thought, making sense on its own. This distinguishes it from other clauses that may not convey a complete idea.

What is the purpose of a colon in a sentence?

• To end a sentence.

• To introduce something new or give more information about something.

• To indicate possession.

• To separate items in a list.

Answer explanation

The purpose of a colon in a sentence is to introduce something new or provide additional information about a preceding statement, making it the correct choice. It can also be used to separate items in a list, but that is a secondary function.

Which of the following is NOT a use of capital letters?

• Beginning sentences.

• Proper nouns.

• Ending sentences.

• Main words in titles of novels.

Answer explanation

Capital letters are used to begin sentences, denote proper nouns, and highlight main words in titles. However, they are not used to end sentences, making 'Ending sentences' the correct choice as it does not apply.

What is the function of an apostrophe in writing?

• To end a sentence.

• To indicate possession or form contractions.

• To separate items in a list.

• To introduce a new idea.

Answer explanation

An apostrophe is used to indicate possession, showing that something belongs to someone, or to form contractions, combining two words into one (e.g., 'don't' for 'do not'). Thus, the correct choice is to indicate possession or form contractions.